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Genre-bending Costa Rican films receive free screenings in San José

An experimental feature like “Carmina Fide” is emblematic of Costa Rica’s expanding film scene, and this week is a great time to catch some Tico flicks: Veritas University is screening “Panorama,” a film festival showcasing recent Costa Rican cinema.

‘Festival Under the Stars’ to screen third edition in Puntarenas

The Festival began in 2012 as a project of the Costa Rican Center for Cinematographic Production, inspired by various film festivals taking place in both Latin America and Europe. Its mission: to bring audiovisual art forms to parts of Costa Rica beyond the Central Valley.

Two human rights documentaries to screen for free this week

While the two screenings have no relationship to each other, they share a lot of common themes: simple lifestyles, healthy coexistence, and the contrary pressures of industrial culture.

Everything you wanted to know about the ‘Maikol Yordan’ movie but were afraid to ask

If you have no idea who Maikol Yordan is, you’ve never heard of “La Media Docena,” and the poster has bewildered you since the film premiered last December, you probably have a few questions – and there is no better time to ask, because this week “Maikol Yordan” just became the most-attended film in Costa Rican history.

Costa Rican film ‘Espejismo’ journeys into the mind

“Espejismo” premiered at the International Costa Rican Film Festival last November, and enthusiastic reviews led to a limited release across the country.

Teaser trailer heralds ‘Jurassic’ sequel

Many Costa Ricans are beholden to “Jurassic Park” because Michael Crichton found inspiration in Isla del Coco, the nation’s remote Pacific island and the basis for Isla Nublar.
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Chained Monkey Among Latest Wildlife Rescues in Costa Rica

Although Costa Rica is committed to protecting wildlife, unscrupulous individuals continue to violate the rules and insist on keeping wild animals as pets. The...

Costa Rica Stands with Venezuelan Opposition Leader Edmundo González

Costa Rica showed its support for Venezuelan opposition politician Edmundo González Urrutia, who has claimed victory in the Venezuelan presidential elections since July 28....

Costa Rican Currency Market Shows Steady Dollar Decline

The start of 2025 has been marked by a drop in the exchange rate. On Monday, the average worth of each dollar hit ¢508.82,...